Scientific Discovery With Computational Fracture Mechanics
Over the past decade, considerable progress has been made developing model-based simulations of fracture and failure phenomena in continuum based systems. For quasi-brittle systems, the state-of-the-art is such that fracture simulations are beginning to become reasonably predictive. As such, model-based simulations are in a position to advance scientific discovery by revealing sensitivities in system response that can be subsequently validated against experimental observations. This talk will provide a brief summary of the recent advances in this field and discuss ongoing work at Duke regarding both applications and methodological advances. Applications to be discussed include shock wave lithotripsy, fluid-driven fracture, carbon capture and storage, and desiccation phenomena. Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/98047568506?pwd=WXcxaENrUnZjS010c2xuYWFLTVNWQT09